Manager – Government Relations and Strategic Issues Management

Position Overview:
The prospective candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a high impact government relations strategy in support of the company’s business in India and South-West Asia, driving engagement across key policy makers, regulators and thought leaders in the market. He/she will be responsible for creating awareness of the organization’s efforts to key government stakeholders at centre, state, local levels, provide strategic advice and counsel as well as tactical support to the company’s senior leadership team to achieve set goals

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Coca-Cola’s engagement with policymakers, regulators and other key stakeholders across INSWA to defend and promote the company’s interests
• Support building relationships that enable Coca-Cola to effectively engage with nodal ministries and related stakeholders; (Finance, Legal Metrology department, Consumer Affairs, Food Processing, Environment, Commerce etc.) and elected officials in the Parliament.
• Monitor and measure policy developments across INSWA related to food and beverages, environment, fiscal policy and trade that may impact the company’s business
• Develop policy positions on key issues and make them relevant and compelling to the stakeholders by conducting research, preparing communication materials, and curating thought leaderships platforms
• Ensure strong representation by Coca-Cola in the key national trade associations and US focused industry groups and facilitate the participation of key business leaders at the company on relevant platforms
• Drive a strong focus on business enabling policy matters and engage the Government on potential areas of partnership and collaboration
• Manage external agencies that support Coca-Cola on Government Affairs

Education Requirements:
MBA / Degree in Law/ Public Policy

Related Work Experience:
5-10 years of experience in public policy, Legal Affairs, corporate affairs, and government relations preferably in a corporate position

Functional Skills:

• Deep understanding of Indian politics, public policy formulation, GST/taxes/regulations/incentives etc.
• Regulatory and Legal understanding of issues
• Keen interest in sustainability and circular economy initiatives
• Ability to relate public policy projects to core business objectives

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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